FAIL
Pho Lequy Fails Health Inspection
October 20, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Routine Inspection
7
Total Violations
2
Major
5
Minor
Violations Cited
7
#27
MAJOR
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.
What Was Observed
Observed frozen raw meat on top of frozen cooked rolls and frozen vegetables. COS - staff relocated the frozen raw meat away from the frozen cooked food items.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113986, 113988
#7
MAJOR
PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Measured garlic in oil in a plastic container left in room temperature on top of prep table at 61 degrees Fahrenheit. COS - staff moved garlic in oil to prep cooler.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#14
MINOR
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Why This Matters
Dirty cutting boards and utensils cause 76% of cross-contamination. Biofilms protect bacteria from cleaning. One contaminated surface spreads pathogens to dozens of foods.
What Was Observed
Observed no sanitizer bucket available and wiping cloths on top of prep tables have no measurable sanitation solution. Facility have been operating for more than 4 hours. COS - staff prepared sanitation solution. 114117, 114125(b), 114141
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099, 114099.6, 114117
#35
MINOR
EQUIPMENT APPROVED: CLEAN; INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
Why This Matters
Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What Was Observed
CLEAN and SANITIZE the observed organic growth on the panel inside the ice machine. 114182
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114130, 114160
#36
MINOR
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
Why This Matters
Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.
What Was Observed
Observed to-go container and bowl inside the bulk bin for sugar. COS - to-go container and bowl removed from the bulk container. Use scoop with handle for ingredients in the bulk containers.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114161, 114178
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed several wiping cloths left on top of prep tables in the cook line.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#39
MINOR
WIPING CLOTHS; PROPERLY USED AND STORED
Why This Matters
Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across surfaces. Cloths used on raw meat spread Salmonella and E. coli throughout kitchen.
What Was Observed
Observed several wiping cloths left on top of prep tables in the cook line.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6